Sunday, June 17, 2007

I'm feeling a lot better now!

Close up - can you see how this yarn shines? I don't know if it's the bamboo or the nylon in the yarn. (you can click on the pic to see it better)

I knit the lace pattern only on the front needles. Because it's so stretchy I decided to do ribbing in the back to hold it up better.

I'm never bitching about yardage again. You can totally knit a pair of socks with two balls 170yds each and have some leftovers as well, even in bigger sizes. These socks are women size 10 and I had 8g leftover (each ball). The legs including cuffs are 7" long. I could have used it all up, but I didn't want to. I made them toe-up to be on the safe side. I was prepared to make ankle socks, even though I don't especially like them. It was so much fun to knit socks again!

I found the stitch pattern (Lace Zig Zag) in my 365 Knitting Stitch calendar (it's November 1st). I've wanted to try it out for ages. A very easy and fast pattern, easy to remember. Since Panda Wool is 46% Bamboo, 43% Wool, and 11% Nylon, it's quite lovely to wear, I think you can even wear it now, if you have cold feet (for whatever reason). I cast on 60 sts and increased on the leg towards the cuff to 64 sts, on 2.25mm 5 DP needles. These socks are a gift for someone very dear to me.

And because I've seen them on so many blogs from Germany ( they seem to be very popular over there), I had to make one myself. I'm talking about the tiny sock of course. I think it's very cute and will be making myself one or two. I've tried on the socks before I washed them. They are VERY stretchy and squooshy. I should have used 2mm needles, don't know why I didn't. Maybe because I've only got metal DP in 2mm size.

This is a Canadian Quarter, by the way. I've used the Jojo-heel here as well. I quite enjoyed knitting this tiny one.

Just finished the heel here. Cute little pump.

Ready to go to it's new owner.

Biko is watching out the front window, and nothings going on, otherwise she would tell me all about it.

After finishing the socks, I even had time to spin for an hour. After two days of NOT having time to spin, my fingers were itching to hold some roving.

I did glance at the left front of the cardigan, and decided - not today. Tomorrow..... No further distractions. No more fun projects until it's done. That should get me motivated!

Oh, by the way, I've been tagged by Michele. So sorry, but I'm really stubborn about certain things, so I will not play. You can go and read her meme. She's got a lovely blog with a lot of wonderful knits to look at, and she's got free sock patterns as well!

I'm so glad you had enough - I was going to feel guilty for recommending the yarn if you didn't!! Isn't it a pretty little shiny strand in there? You picked a beautiful lace stitch pattern - they are elegant and beautiful!

How feminine without being too girly! Did you stagger the start of the ribs at the back or is it an optical illusion? I like doing ribbing on the backs of my socks too, so I'm always looking for someway to spice them up!

Awww, what a totally cute and beautiful pair of socks! You know what a sucker for lacey socks I am, and this pattern just rocks big time! And I lovelovelove the colorway! Perfect job once more!Hmh - could it be that Biko would like to go for a walk? ;)

Beautiful socks. Someone is a lucky person. Thank you for sharing your results with Panda wool. I have some Panda cotton that has similar yardage and I have been worrying about whether it is enough yardage to knit a pair of regular length socks. I feel brave now. Think I will go cast on.

I'm so glad to hear good things about Panda Wool sock yarn. I just cast on Seduction Socks from Spring 07 Interweave Knits. But I need to get size 12 socks from the yardage. I think I'll make my cuffs about an inch shorter than yours.

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I live in Canada now, but I'm originally from Austria.
My White Shepherd Happy, and Denny the mutt, are my constant companions. Maggie is my sons dog, but she's with me most of the day. I have two grown kids too ;o) by the way.